Cell Membrane

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What is another term for equilibrium?

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Homeostasis

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What best describes the cell membrane?

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The protective outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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Define plasma membrane.

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Flexible boundary of a cell that separates a cell from its surroundings.

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Which type of biological macromolecule is the main component of the plasma membrane?

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Lipid

Front

What does 'water loving' mean?

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Hydrophilic

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What are the main components of the cell membrane?

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Phospholipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol.

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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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To maintain fluidity and stability of the membrane.

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What does 'hydrophobic' mean?

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Water fearing; substances that do not mix with water.

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What is the fluid mosaic model?

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A model that describes the structure of the cell membrane as a mosaic of various components that move freely.